Harvey Mudd College, Scott A. McGregor Computer Science Center

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Harvey Mudd College, Scott A. McGregor Computer Science Center
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A modern jewel on Harvey Mudd College’s Edward Durrell Stone-designed campus, the Scott A. McGregor Computer Science Center and its makerspace are a vibrant nexus for project-based learning.
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Gateway Entrance welcoming all to the Harvey Mudd Campus
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